January 21, 2026

Bovington: Garrison welfare team


The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 
  • Unit Welfare Officer - Mr Adrian Ingham 
  • Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - WO2 Scott Forrester
  • Welfare Support Officer - Zoe Van de Zande
Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402239 or 01929 402240

Email: CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282
Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire

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You can book the mini bus online via: https://forms.office.com/e/d3miDTGhP9

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE



 

Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire


The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison welfare support



The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your Welfare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Garrison Welfare Clerk - BlandfordGar-BGSU-WCSO Tel: 01258 481938

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWWO Tel: 01258 482694

Garrison Welfare Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWO Tel: 01258 481936

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare NCO Tel: 01258 482619

Asst Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-AUWO Tel: 01258 482902

Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-UWO Tel: 01258 482901

Garrison Padre - Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk Mobile 07971927485

Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE




Kirkcaldy: Fife Health & Social Care Partnership, Care Academy Recruitment event Wednesday 18th March


Fife Care Academy Recruitment Event on 8 March at Fife College. 

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a meaningful new direction, this event is the perfect chance to meet local employers, explore training opportunities, and learn how you can make a real difference in your community.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Weeton: AWS Monthly Litter Pick Dates - Jan & Feb 2026

 Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Lancashire: Military Spouses/Partners questionnair

The University of Lancashire would like to collect responses from Military Spouses and Partners with a view to improving family lives nationally now and in the future. They would like to hear your voice. If you would like to contribute please complete the survey using THIS LINK 

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Stafford: Free Family Activity - Peg Doll Knight and Lady - 17 February


For more information and to register interest, please email: 452echalcr@csmail.mod.uk
 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: FREE Online Session - Parents & Carers - Knife Crime Prevention - 4 February



We are pleased to announce a new date for our popular FREE online session for Parents and Carers. We will be running this 2 hour session on Wednesday 4th February 6-8pm.

This session is hosted by knife crime prevention charity, The Ben Kinsella Trust and covers the following topics:

Understanding knife crime from the perspective of young people
The signs and stages of child exploitation
Gangs and gang-life
Exploring the link between trauma and exploitation
Consider online harms, social media, slang and gang-related music
Understanding how ‘issues’ with peers can escalate and how young people can manage them
Having meaningful conversations about difficult topics
Helping our children stay safe; the SAFE ‘T’s approach
Further support and resources


You can book your space using the link below

https://benkinsellatrust.beaconforms.com/form/dcd0caf8

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: SAFETY CONCERN NOTICE

 A reminder that people are not to drive over the grassed areas in the housing estate next to camp.  There have been increasing concerns of cars driving over the grass where there might be children playing.

This is a safety concern

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub